absolute-ly missy

For many of you out there who fancy a cocktail or two sometimes, the brand name Smirnoff would be no stranger to you.

Produced by Diageo, and touted as the world’s leading vodka, Smirnoff has tied up with the renowned Manchester United Football Club and to celebrate this partnership, Smirnoff thrown the Spirit of Champions party at one of the hottest nightspots in town now – St James Powerstation, PowerHouse.

The party was well attended by bloggers and invited guests. Highlights of the night include trance spins by Guest DJ Sied van Riel and one of Smirnoff’s signature cocktail – Smirnoff Mule. Concocted using vodka, ginger beer and lime, I found the cocktail rather refreshing and, dare I say it, easy to drink. I never used to be a huge fan of vodka (I’m more of a whiskey girl, more than anything else), but this one sat fine with me.

As the party started, and when you put a bunch of fun-party-goers bloggers and good drinks together, the fun factor was definitely high. What can I say, Smirnoff knows how to throw a party for sure!

Just before I sign off, here’s a shout out to Kenny from Grayling, thanks for the invite.

Although it seems like the recession is gradually lifting, it hasn’t taken away the impending sense of doom that I constantly experience as a young, working adult here.

Endless reports on rising prices of public housing, so much so that they’re reaching ridiculous realms, seemingly weak analysis provided to justify these trends, weird statements made that appear to contradict the idea of democracy…

And I’ve only cited a few examples here.

Increasingly, these reads are diluting my passion, pushing me (or, perhaps, part of the younger generation as well) away from a place we thought is home.

I can’t speak for everyone, but I do love this place.

A true-blue, born and bred local, I recognize and applaud all past achievements made, but just like how couples need to maintain their relationships on an on-going basis, our love can’t be solely sustained by past glories and stories.

Present actions and mapped plans ahead figure high in keeping this passion burning bright, but what I think I’ve seen so far… doesn’t look too encouraging, to say the least.

We want to stay, don’t push us away, please.